Grandeur
/ˈɡræn.dʒər/noun
The quality or state of being grand or impressive.
Did you know?The concept of 'grandeur' was often associated with divine majesty in ancient texts, reflecting a connection to the sublime and the supernatural.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
grandis
“Great, large, or splendid.”
Old French
Old French
grandeur
“Greatness, size, or importance.”
14th Century
Middle English
grandeur
“State of being grand or magnificent.”
Modern English
English
grandeur
“Quality of being grand or impressive, often with a sense of dignity.”
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